MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2013 3.G Owners Manual

©2012 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in U.S.A.This vehicle is manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America,
Inc. in U.S.A. under license from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
SPORT/RVR.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi-
neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR. The Owner’s Manual contains
descriptions and illustrations that will assist in the operation
and maintenance of your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all OUTLANDER
SPORT/RVR models and explains all features including
options. Some features explained in this manual may not be
installed on your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WARNING and
CAUTION appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
WARNING
!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
!
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE Gives helpful information.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to
read “on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in the
“Driving safety ” and “Features and controls” sections.
WARNING
!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproduc-
tive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Table of contents
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Overview
Quick index
General information
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
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Instruments and controls
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Cruise control switch
(if so equipped) P.3-107
Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch
P.3-104, 3-137
Ignition switch (if so equipped)
P.3-22, 3-66
Tilt & Telescopic steering lever P.3-59 Wiper and washer switch P.3-194
Rear window wiper and washer
switch P.3-201
Instrument cluster P.3-126
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) P.2-43, 2-53
Horn switch P.3-204 Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.3-183
Turn signal lever P.3-192
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.3-193
Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter
(if so equipped) P.3-80
Steering wheel audio remote control
switches (if so equipped) P.5-92
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-205
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped)
P.3-191
Engine switch (if so equipped)
P.3-22
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-54
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Drive mode-selector (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 8 4Center vents P.5-2
Gearshift or selector lever P.3-71, 3-75 12V power outlet P.3-238 Glove compartment P.3-247
Fuel tank filler door
release lever P.1-4 Rear window defogger switch P.3-203Side vents P.5-2
Engine hood release lever
P.7-4 Hazard warning flasher switch P.3-193
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System
(if so equipped)
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-46
Clock (if so equipped) P.5-103
Air conditioning P.5-6, 5-16, 5-25, 5-35 Key slot (if so equipped) P.3-28
Cup holder P.3-251
Fuses P.7-39
Multi-information meter switch
P.3-131
Parking brake lever P.7-33
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Interior
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Dome light (front)/Reading lights
P. 3 - 2 4 0
Sunshade illumination switch
(if so equipped) P.3-56
Sun visors P.3-236
Vanity mirror P.3-236
Card holder P.3-236
Arm rest (if so equipped) P.2-11
Cup holder (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 5 2 Arm rest (if so equipped) P.2-9
Floor console box P.3-248
12V power outlet P.3-238
USB input terminal (if so equipped) P.3-231
Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA) (if so equipped) P.5-91
Dome light (rear) (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 4 2
Cargo area cover
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 5 3 Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - air bag (for front
passenger’s seat) P.2-43, 2-53
Assist grips P.3-254
Coat hook P.3-254
Rear seat P.2-11 Bottle holder P.3-252
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Power window switch P.3-52
Lock switch
P. 3 - 5 5
Electric remote-controlled outside mirror switch
P. 3 - 6 4
Power door lock
switch P.3-41
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor P.2-27
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - curtain airbags
P.2-61
Seat belts P.2-18
Head restraints P.2-12 Inside rearview mirror
P.3-60, 3-124
Front seat P.2-2
Heated seat (if so equipped) P.2-9
Cargo room light
P.3-243 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) -
side airbag (for front seats) P.2-60
Tether anchors for
child restraint system
P.2-35 Sunshade illumination lamp
dimming control switch
(if so equipped) P.3-243
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Luggage compartment
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Luggage hooks P.3-255Jack P. 6-7Luggage hooks P.3-255
Spare tire P.6-10
Hook
Luggage hooks P.3-255 Tools P.6-7
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Outside
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Power window P.3-52
Front turn signal lights
P.3-192, 7-48, 7-56 Engine hood P.7-4
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 - 6 4
Windshield wipers P.3-194
Front fog lights (if so equipped)
P.3-193, 7-48, 7-57 Side turn signal light
P.3-192, 7-48, 7-57
Headlights, low beam
P.3-188, 7-48, 7-50
Headlights, high beam
P.3-188, 7-48, 7-52
Front side-marker and parking lights
P.3-183, 7-48, 7-55
Daytime running lights (if so equipped)
P.3-183, 7-48, 7-60
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Tire pressure monitoring system
P. 3 - 1 1 5
Changing tires P.6-8
Size of tires and wheels P.7-23
Tire inflation pressure P.7-27
Tire rotation P.7-30
Tire chains P.7-32
License plate light
P.3-183, 7-48, 7-66 F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter) (if so equipped) P.3-14
Keyless entry sysetm (if so equipped) P.3-33
Locking and unlocking P.3-38
High-mounted stop light
P.7-48, 7-68 Antenna P.5-102
Rear window wiper
P.3-201
Back-up light P.7-48, 7-64
Tail and stop light/Rear side-marker lights
P.3-183, 7-48, 7-62 Turn signal lights P.3-183, 7-48, 7-62
Rear spoiler
Liftgate P.3-44
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped) P.3-121
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Quick index1
If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 3-
129.

These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON” or the
operation mode is put in ON.
Warning lights
Do this
Ref. Page
Charging system warning light

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance. P. 3-179
or
Brake warning light

If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, immediately stop and
check the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speed, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance. P. 3-177
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)

Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, con-
tact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance. P. 3-178
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